Ottawa garbage: 3-item limit comes into effect next week [Video]

Ottawa’s new three-item garbage limit takes effect Monday, and some residents took full advantage over the weekend, throwing out as much waste as possible.

“We are actually expecting a baby very soon. So, we’re just trying to clean up the house and whatnot,” said Hunt Club resident Moudy Mahfouz.

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Mahfouz is preparing for the arrival of his new baby by decluttering his home and getting rid of anything unnecessary.

He’s doing it now before the new rules kick in, which will limit households to three large items starting next week.

“I think it’s good, but for bigger families, it might be tough. That’s one thing we brought up because we always have a lot of garbage regardless. But with a baby coming and all the diapers and whatnot, we’re going to manage,” said Mahfouz.

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